#86 Danny Nelis-Rouse - Tug-E-Nuff: Building Better Bonds & Businesses With Play

Alright, fellow dog fanatics, prepare for an episode of Barks from the Bookshelf that's got more bounces than a super-excited Border Collie! Steve and Corrin are back from their beach break (and likely still shaking sand out of their ears) to dive into a seriously fun chat with the brilliant Danny Nelis-Rouse from Tug-E-Nuff!

Ever wondered how a passion for pups turns into a booming business? Danny spills the beans on his journey, inspired by his own furry companions. We get the inside scoop on:

• Making Toys That Last: How Tug-E-Nuff battles the chew-monster challenge.
• Eco-Friendly Fetch: Their awesome commitment to sustainability – because a happy planet means happy dogs!
• The Power of Play: Why a good game of tug is more than just fun, it's bond-building magic!
• Myth-Busting for Mutts: Danny's take on debunking common training misconceptions.
• Growing Old Playfully: How they might look forward to designing toys for our "golden oldies" and their changing play needs.

Plus, we talk about the sheer joy of seeing your product loved, the importance of your feedback in creating awesome toys, and how to keep that business passion burning bright.

And if that wasn't enough, Steve and Corrin dish on their own dog ownership joys, tease some very exciting upcoming webinars and DOGX conference snippets, and give you a sneak peek at future podcast guests. Get ready for a listen that's as fun as a squeaky toy and as insightful as a perfectly timed recall! WOOF!

Danny Facts:

Danny Nelis-Rouse, Managing Director of Tug-E-Nuff, the award-winning tug-toy company exclusively for dogs

Danny Nelis-Rouse left a corporate career in call centres behind to join his family business Tug-E-Nuff in 2013. Since then, he's played an integral role in reshaping Tug-E-Nuff's direction toward the broader dog training market, establishing it as more than just another business selling dog toys. Today, Tug-E-Nuff is known across the UK, US and Europe for its quality range of interactive training toys - each designed to bring change, enrichment and positivity to dogs of all breeds and backgrounds through the power of play.

Links:

Get your DOGX Tickets here

Tug E Nuff Website here

Tug E Nuff Partner Programme here